Sermons from City Centre Church

A Flourishing City | Pastor Bryan 📖 Jeremiah 29:4–7 In this inspiring message, Pastor Bryan shares how God calls His people to live faithfully, build strong families, and seek the flourishing of the city where He has placed them. Message Points: Faithful to God’s Call (v.4) Foundation of the Family (v.5–6) Flourishing for the City (v.7) Be encouraged to live out God’s purpose wherever you are pla...

Last Sunday, Pastor Bryan shared a powerful and hope-filled message, “Jesus in Our Suffering” from Hebrews 4:14–16. In times of pain, uncertainty, or weakness, this passage reminds us that we are never alone. ✨ Message Highlights: 1️⃣ Jesus Our High Priest (v.14) – He represents us before the Father. 2️⃣ Jesus Who Sympathizes (v.15) – He knows and understands our struggles. 3️⃣ Jesus Our Confiden...

Last Sunday, September 21, Pastor Bryan shared a powerful message titled “Rejoicing in Our Suffering” from 1 Peter 1:6-9. Message Points: 1️⃣ Joy in the Fire 2️⃣ Joy in the Savior Be encouraged as we discover how God calls us to rejoice even in seasons of trials, knowing our faith is being refined and our hope secured in Christ.

Are you walking through a season of difficulty and wondering where to find hope? This past Sunday, Pastor Bryan shared an uplifting message titled “His Promise in Our Suffering” from 2 Corinthians 5:1–10. Through this passage, we’re reminded of: 1. Our Reality Now (verses 1–4) 2. Our Reassurance Now (verses 5–8) 3. Our Reason Now (verses 9–10) No matter what you’re facing, God’s promises are true,...

🙌 Encouraged in Suffering | Hebrews 12:1–13 Last Sunday (September 7, 2025), Pastor Deric delivered a powerful and timely message: “Encouraged in Suffering.” Hebrews 12 reminds us that trials are not the end of the story — they are part of God’s training ground for His children. ✨ In this message, you’ll discover how to: 1️⃣ Find strength by remembering your place in God’s story (v. 1) 2️⃣ Stay...

On Sunday, August 31, Pastor Deric shared a powerful message from 1 Corinthians 12:12-31 – Community in Our Suffering. 1. We are the Body of Christ (vv. 12–14) 2. We share equal responsibility in the church (vv. 15–24) 3. We bear each other’s burdens and blessings (vv. 25–27) Discover how God calls us to live in unity, support one another, and reflect Christ’s love as His body, the Church.

On Sunday, August 24, Pastor Deric shared a powerful message titled “Joy in Our Trials” from James 1:1–18. This message reminds us that even in the hardest seasons, God is working in us and through us. Key points: ✨ JOY in our trials (vv. 2–3) – Choose joy by renewing your mind 🌱 FOCUS ON RENEWING your mind (vv. 4–11) – Keep growing in the Lord 🌸 BE BLESSED in the promises of God (v. 12) – Stan...

This past Sunday, August 17, we explored one of the most powerful passages in Scripture—Romans 8:31–39—with the message: “All You Need!” No matter what you’re facing, God has already given you everything you need in Him: He is All You Need (v. 31) Jesus is All You Need (vv. 32–34) His Love is All You Need (vv. 35–39) If you’ve ever wondered whether God is truly for you, or if His love can withstan...

This Past Sunday — Waiting in Hope  August 10, 2025  Pastor Deric Bartlett  Romans 8:18–30 Life is full of challenges, but the Apostle Paul reminds us that our present struggles are nothing compared to the glory that’s coming. In this inspiring message, Pastor Deric unpacks the hope we have in Christ—hope that transforms our perspective on the future, shapes how we see the world, and sustains us i...

This past Sunday, Pastor Deric preached from 2 Corinthians 4:7–18, continuing our series, "Strength in Our Suffering." Study Notes  1. We have a great treasure (v. 7-9) 2. We have Jesus (v. 10-13) 3. We have each other (v. 14-15) 4. We have forever (v. 16 – 18)

This week, Pastor Deric continues our inspiring series "Strength in Our Suffering" with a powerful message titled "God's Presence in Our Suffering" based on Psalm 16. In this encouraging sermon, we are reminded that no matter the trial, God’s presence brings peace, purpose, and hope. 📝 Study Notes: His place in my life is unprecedented (v. 1–2) His friends are my friends (v. 3–4) His presence com...

This week, Pastor Deric returns to preach from the series, "Strength in our Suffering" in Psalm 11.  Study Notes 1. He is our refuge (v1-3) 2. He is our reassurance (v4) 3. He is our righteousness (v5-7)

This Sunday, our is guest is Carlos Mendivelso (Lead Pastor of the Colombia Missions Team). He preaches from Philippians 1:3-11, reflecting on the prayer of Paul. Sermon Notes 1. HOW He prays (vs. 3-8) A. He prays constantly. (3-4)  B. He prays with joy: (4)  C. He prays with confidence: (6)  D. He prays with deep affection: (v.8) 2. WHAT He prays (vs. 9-11) A. He prays their love will grow in kno...

This week, guest speaker Juan Jose Correa Orozco (Colombia Missions Team) preaches from Romans 15:7, "Come and Welcome" "Therefore welcome one another as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God."  Romans 15:7  1. The Commandment: Welcome one another 2. The Reason: Christ has welcomed you 3. The Goal: God’s glory. 

This week, Pastor Deric examines Isaiah 42:1-4 to show "His Gentleness in Our Suffering" 1. God's Servant is our King (v1)  2. The King has a global mission (v.3b-4) 3. The Servant's mission is to restore hope (v.2-3a) 4. SEE the Servant-King

This week, Pastor Deric returns to preach from Isaiah 40:25-31, "Strength for the Weary"  Protect God’s unique place in your life (v. 25-26, 28)  Believe God’s personal care for you (v. 27) Receive renewed strength from the Lord (V. 29 -31) 

This week, guest speaker Bechara Karkafi (FEB Central Church Planting Director) shares "Answer the Call" from Matthew 28:16-20.

This week, Pastor Bryan continues our study in Ephesians with the message, 'Welcome Home' from Ephesians 3:1-21. 1. The Mystery Revealed (v. 1-6) 2. The Ministry Proclaimed (v. 7-13) 3. The Heart of the Household (v. 14-21)

This week, Pastor Bryan continues our series 'The People of Grace' with the message "The Dwelling Place of God" form Ephesians 2:11-22. 1. Separated by Sin (v. 11-12) 2. Saved by the Son (v. 13-16) 3. Secure as God’s Sanctuary (v. 17-22)

Our guest, Dan Shurr, shares "The Day Jesus Came to the Pool" from John 5:1-15. 1. A Desperate Condition v. 3-5 2. A Divine Confrontation v. 6-9 3. A Dramatic Change v. 9-13 4. A Delayed Clarity v.14-15

This week, Pastor Bryan continues our series "The People of Grace" with 'Grace for the Dead' from Ephesians 2:1-10. 1. Dead in Sin (v. 1-3) 2. Alive by Grace (v. 4-7) 3. Made for Good (v. 8-10)

This week, Pastor Bryan start the new series 'The People of Grace' with the message "Every Spiritual Blessing" from Ephesians 1:1-14. 1. Chosen Before Time (v. 1-6) 2. Redeemed at the Cross (v. 7-10) 3. Sealed for Eternity (v. 12-14)

This Sunday, our guest is Pastor Brian Raby from Redemption Church Durham. He shares 'What Are You Thankful For?" from Psalm 100. 1. Worship the Lord with cheerful hearts (v. 1–2) because we know that he has chosen us personally (v. 3) 2. Acknowledge the King with grateful hearts (v. 4) because we trust that he will love us eternally (v. 5)

This week, Pastor Bryan shares "Breakfast for the Broken" from John 21:9-19. The Fire v. 9-14 The Failure v. 15-17 The Future v. 18-19

On this Easter Sunday, Pastor Bryan shares ' We Have Seen the Lord' from John 20. 1. To Those Who Weep (v. 11-18) 2. To Those in Fear (v. 19-23) 3. To Those in Doubt (v. 24-29)